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A Guide to Apprenticeships

A Guide to Apprenticeships

How Can I Apply for an Apprenticeship?

Our apprenticeship vacancies will be advertised on NHS Jobs. There is no set time when an apprenticeship is advertised, but by registering on NHS jobs and selecting that you are interested in Apprenticeships and the area, i.e. Wirral University Teaching Hospital, you will be sent notifications of all new positions.

We do not accept CV's directly to our Vocational team, as manager's recruit directly into their department. To get in touch regarding an application, please contact the hiring manager noted on the vacancy.

To find out about current apprenticeship vacancies, please click here: Apply on NHS Jobs

How do I Know if an Apprenticeship is for me?

Anyone can be an apprentice!

Apprenticeships provide routes into a variety of careers in the NHS and are an excellent opportunity to earn, gain work experience and achieve nationally recognised qualifications at the same time, with many different areas of work to consider.

An apprenticeship in the NHS isn’t like going to college or University, as an apprentice you will be gaining real time experience whilst gaining a qualification... and getting paid for it! You will have responsibilities to your employer and your colleagues and you will be working as part of a team in a great organisation. The responsibility you have whilst you’re learning on the job means you will develop skills quickly whilst being supported by your team in WUTH.

What are the Benefits of Becoming an Apprentice?

There are many benefits to becoming an apprentice:

  • You gain valuable workplace skills and experience.
  • You are paid a salary and have a contract of employment.
  • You achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
  • It’s a career pathway that helps individuals achieve their goals.
  • It becomes a significant aspect of your CV to demonstrate skills, achievements and work experience.
  • You are entitled to a number of student discounts, to find out more, visit www.apprenticeextra.co.uk 

What is the Time Commitment?

The training period for an apprenticeship with WUTH can be as little as 12 months. Some training providers require face-to-face learning sessions however, a lot of the training providers we work alongside work remotely meaning all learning can be accessed and completed online. Apprentice's are required to complete Off-the-Job (OTJ) hours, this needs to be completed during paid working hours, such as attending online learning or learning something new about your role relating to the apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements:

To apply for a live apprenticeship vacancy candidates must:

  • Be at least 16 years old however, there's no upper age limit.

  • Hold existing qualifications for the requirements in the job description (if any).

  • Have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start date.

 

We wish you the best of luck with any applications you decide to complete, and hope to see you soon!